Scholarly Works

The faculty in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) department at the University of Arkansas are experts in their fields, drawing from theory, research, and best practices. They are actively engaged in researching, sharing, and applying both content and pedagogical knowledge. During your academic journey at the University of Arkansas, you will have valuable opportunities to learn from these accomplished leaders.

2024 Scholarly Works

  • Orr, B. “Overcoming Isolation and Disconnection: Strategies for Engaging Students in Successful Online Learning.” The 9th IAFOR International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI. January 6, 2024. Accepted as Full Paper: Research Based.
  • Deaton S. & Carter, V. (2024). Exploring the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Teacher Education. AR ATE Electronic Journal. Submitted September 11, 2024.

2023 Scholarly Works

  • Bodishbaugh, S., Deaton, S. D., & Orr, M. B. (2023). Analysis of Factors Influencing Implementation of Project-Based Learning in Career and Technical Education Classroom. AR ATE Electronic Journal. 12(2), 3-18.
  • Deaton, S. (2023). Teaching Apparel Production. https://uark.pressbooks.pub/teachingappareldesign/. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. 
  • Deaton, S., Daugherty M., Carter, V., Orr, B. Smith M. (2023). Funds of Knowledge Impact on Career Preparation. Ar ATE Journal, 13(2), 39-60. 
  • Deaton, S. D., Orr, M. B., Lawler, E., & Reagan, R. (2023). Technology in Education: An Analysis of Preservice Teachers’ Experiences, Perceived Confidence, and Perspectives on Technology Use. Advances in Online Education: A Peer-Reviewed Journal, 2(2), 1–13.
  • Deaton, S. D., Razor Learn, “What the Flip?,” Global Campus, Online. (October 25, 2023).
  • Deaton, S. D., Arkansas Association of Career and Technical Educators (ACTE) Conference, “Classroom Management Strategies & Career and Technical Education,” Arkansas Association of Career and Technical Educators (ACTE), Benton, AR, United States. (July 2023).
  • Deaton, S. D., Arkansas Association of Career and Technical Educators (ACTE) Conference, “Teaching Apparel Production,” Arkansas Association of Career and Technical Educators (ACTE), Benton, AR, United States. (July 2023).
  • Deaton, S. D., National FCCLA Leadership Conference, “Leadership Development in Career and Technical Education,” Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Denver, CO, United States. (July 2023).
  • Orr, B. (2023). Engaging Students in Online Classes: Successes and Challenges. Action in Arkansas Teacher Education, 13(1), 10 – 22. Published.
  • Orr, B., “Engaging Students in Online Classes: Successes and Challenges.” The Paris Conference on Education, The International Academic Forum, Paris, France. June 15, 2023. Accepted as Full Paper: Research Based.
  • Reimenschneider, E., Orr, M. B., & Deaton, S. D. (2023). Gifted and Talented Students and Teachers’ Perceptions of Effective Teaching Strategies and Engagement. ATE Electronic Journal. 12(2), 83-101.

2022 Scholarly Works

  • Deaton, S. D., Winter Teaching Symposium, “New Ideas for Technology and Integration: Pear Deck,” Teaching Faculty Support Center (TFSC), In Person. (January 13, 2022)
  • Deaton, S. D., Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) Summit 2022, “Implementing Flip Grid in the Classroom,” Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), In Person, Hot Springs, AR, United States. (July 13, 2022).
  • Deaton, S. D., Arkansas Career and Technical Educators (ACTE) Conference, “Implementing Flip Grid in the Classroom,” Arkansas Career and Technical Educators (ACTE), In Person, Hot Springs, AR, United States. (July 12, 2022).
  • Deaton, S. D., Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) Summit 2022, “Implementing Flip Grid in the Classroom,” Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), In Person, Hot Springs, AR, United States. (July 13, 2022).
  • Deaton, S. D., Arkansas Career and Technical Educators (ACTE) Conference, “Implementing Flip Grid in the Classroom,” Arkansas Career and Technical Educators (ACTE), In Person, Hot Springs, AR, United States. (July 12, 2022).
  • Deaton, S. D., Winter Teaching Symposium, “New Ideas for Technology and Integration: Pear Deck,” Teaching Faculty Support Center (TFSC), In Person. (January 13, 2022).
  • Orr, B. (2022). Successes and Challenges of Students in Online/Virtual Learning Classes. In T. Bastiaens (Ed.), Proceedings of EdMedia + Innovate Learning (pp. 1203-1208). Online: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/221434/.
  • Orr, B. (2022, June 20). Successes and challenges of students in online/virtual learning classes [Paper presentation]. World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, New York City. Formerly Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. Accepted as Full Paper: Research Based. Acceptance rate of conference: 25-39%

2021 Scholarly Works

  • Deaton, S. D., ACTE Career Tech VISION, “Using Funds of Knowledge in the CTE Classroom,” ACTE, Virtual. (December 2021).
  • Deaton, S. D., New Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Training, “Formative Assessment and Feedback Practices to Promote 21st Century Skills,” Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Bee Branch, AR, United States. (September 29, 2021).
  • Deaton, S. D., Arkansas Association of Career and Technical Educators (ACTE), “Funds of Knowledge and Career Exploration in the FCS Classroom,” ACTE, Virtual. (July 2021).
  • Deaton, S. D., Arkansas Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences (AATFCS), “Lessons Learned: Tools and Tricks for Facilitating Virtual Instruction,” AATFCS, Virtual. (July 2021).
  • Deaton, S. D., Carter, V. R., Region IV Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE), “Facilitating Hybrid/Remote Learning in the CTE Classroom: Lessons Learned,” Region IV Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE), Virtual. (April 15, 2021).
  • Deaton, S. D., TFSC Back to Face-to-Face: Tools and Techniques from Hybrid/Remote Teaching that I’m taking with Me, Teaching Faculty Support Center (TFSC), Virtual. (April 12, 2021).
  • Orr, B., & Bean, L. 2021. Arkansas Business Technology Competencies. Arkansas Department of Education, Little Rock, AR. Published May 13, 2021.
  • Orr, B. November, 2021. Invited Manuscript Reviewer. “An Interprofessional Approach to Support Students With Sensory Processing Disorder in a School Setting.” University of Arkansas, Division of Research and Innovation Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship
  • Orr, B. (2021). “Success and Challenges of Students in Online/Virtual Learning Classes: What We Have Learned.” ICEDEIET 2022: International Conference on Education, Distance Education, Instructional and Educational Technology, February 07 – 08, 2022, Amsterdam, Netherlands (ZOOM presentation)
  • Orr, B., November, 2021. Invited Manuscript Reviewer. “Incorporating Students’ Favorites in Math Classes to Improve Mood and Academic Performance.” University of Arkansas. Division of Research and Innovation Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship.
  • Orr, B., October, 2021. Invited Manuscript Reviewer. Action in Teacher Education. Reviewed two manuscripts.
  • Orr, B., July, 2021. Invited Manuscript Reviewer. “Assessing the Impact of Standards-Based Grading Policy Changes on Student Achievement and Homework Completion in Secondary Mathematics.” Studies in Education Evaluation.
  • Orr, B., Blackwell, B., Davis, W. (2021). Classroom Management Perceptions Based on Teachers’ Self-Reported Survey: Investigating the Impact of Classroom Management Preparation to Practical Experience. ArATE Electronic Journal, Volume 10(2), 26-35. arkansasate.org.

2020-2010 Scholarly Works

  • Deaton, S. D., & Goering, C. Z. (2020). A Case Study of Intercultural Competence among Career and Technical Teacher Candidates. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal. Published. https://doi.org/10.1111/fcsr.12385
  • Deaton, S. D., & Daugherty, M. K. (2020). Family and Consumer Sciences: Meeting the needs of students through project based learning. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 112(3), 49–54. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.14307/JFCS112.2.55
  • Orr, B. (November 2020). Assistive Technology: Empowering Teachers. TOJET: The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology. pp. 63-65. Indexed by Education Resources Information Center – ERIC, SCOPUS – ELSEVIER.
  • Deaton, S. D., Arkansas Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE), “ACTE Round table Discussion: Family and Consumer Sciences,” ACTE, Virtual. (July 20, 2020).
  • Deaton, S. D., Arkansas Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences (AATFCS), “Branding 101,” AATFCS, Virtual. (July 2020).
  • Deaton, S. D., Arkansas Career and Technical Education, “Intercultural Competence,” ACTE, Virtual. (July 27, 2020).
  • Orr, B., International Educational Technology Conference, “The Current Use of Assistive Technology Tools and Best Practices: General Practices for Students with Learning Disabilities,” Cyprus International University, Nicosia, TRNC, Cevik Uraz Conference Center (ZOOM), Nicosia, Turkey. (September 4, 2020).
  • Carter, V., Deaton, S., & Orr, B. (2019). Highlighting Mathematical Practices in STEM and Family and Consumer Sciences Education Integration. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 111(2), 61–66. DOI: http//dx.doi.org/10.14307/JFCS111.2.61
  • Deaton, S., Family & Consumer Sciences New Teacher Professional Development, “STEM and PBL in the FCS Classroom,” Arkansas Department of Education, Arch Ford Education Cooperative, Plumerville, AR. (October 11, 2019).
  • Deaton, S., Arkansas Association of Career and Technical Educators, “Innovative and Effective Assessments & Feedback Practices,” Hot Springs. (July 29, 2019).
  • Deaton, S. D., Arkansas Association of Career and Technical Educators, “Project Based Learning,” Hot Springs, AR, United States. (July 29, 2019).
  • Deaton, S., Arkansas Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences, “Innovative and Effective Assessments & Feedback Practices,” Ferndale, AR. (July 16, 2019).
  • Deaton, S. D., Region IV Association of Career and Technical Education, “Innovative and Effective Assessments & Feedback Practices,” Association of Career and Technical Education, Oklahoma City, OK, United States. (April 2019).
  • Orr, B., Kuhn, P. (2019). A Case Study on the Differences in Scores of Undergraduate Students in Traditional, Online, and Hybrid Classes. ArATE Journal, 9(1). http://www.arkansasate.org/documents/Volume%209%20No%201.pdf
  • Deaton, S. D., Carter, V., & Daugherty, M. (2018). Getting back to the roots of family and consumer sciences education: FACS and STEM integration. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 110(1), 55–58. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.14307/JFCS110.1.55
  • Deaton, S. D., Winning Classroom Strategies with 2018 Department Teaching Award Winners, “Three Keys to Success,” College of Education and Health Professions, Fayetteville, AR, United States. (August 2018).
  • Deaton, S., Association for Career and Technical Education State Conference, “Integrating Math into the FACS Classroom,” Association of Career and Technical Education, 1981, Hot Springs, United States. (July 2018).
  • Deaton, S.D., “CAEP Standard 1 Strengths and Gaps,” Curriculum and Instruction, 1981, Fayetteville, United States. (May 2018).
  • Orr, B. “Using Assessment Data to Improve Student Achievement.” 8th Annual International Conference on Education and e-Learning, September 24 – 25, 2018.  Singapore.
  • Wisch, J. K., Ousterhout, B. H., Carter, V., & Orr, B, (2018). The grading gradient: Teacher motivations for varied redo and retake policies.  Studies in Educational Evaluation. Vol. 58, pp. 145 – 155.
  • Orr, B. (2015). Using focused groups for assessment. GSTF Journal on Education, Vol. 2, No. 2 (Print ISSN: 2345-7163, E-periodical: 2345-7171)
  • Aronson, S. L., Orr, B., Carter, V., & Beachner, M. (Spring/Summer 2015).  Best practices and assistive technology tools for students with disabilities used in the business education classroom. American Technical Education Association Journal. Vol. 42, No. 1, pp. 34 – 37.
  • Orr, B. (2015). Best practices in the inclusion classroom.   2015 International Business & Education Conference Proceedings. “Assistive Technology Practices: What Are We Really Doing?” ISSN: 2157-9660, 468-1 – 468 – 5. Refereed.
  • Orr, B. “Assistive Technology Practices.” 2015 International Business & Education Conference, August 2 – 6, 2015. New York City.
  • Beachner, M., Carter, V., Daugherty, M. K., Orr, B., & Moore, C.  The impact of elementary school garden clubs: Influencing student attitudes of fruit and vegetable consumption.  Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.  
  • Carter, V., Orr, B., McGriff, M., Thompson, C. & Sonawane, S. (2014). Critical incidents in classroom management during student teaching internships and their effects on the teaching profession: Perceptions of student teachers in India and the United States. US-China Education Review. April 2014. Vol. 4, No. 4, 209-228.
  • Orr, B. “Assistive Technology Practices: What Are We Really Doing in the Classroom?” accepted October 29, 2014. Twenty-second International Conference on Learning, Madrid, Spain, July 9 – 11, 2015. Refereed
  • Orr, B. “Assistive Technology: What Are We Really Doing in the Classroom?” 22nd International Conference on Learning and the Learner, July 9 – 11, 2015 June 23, 2014. Tampere, Finland. Sponsoring Agency: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Chesapeake, VA.
  • Orr, B. (2014). Do classroom management issues affect a student teacher’s view of the teaching profession? Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications. Volume 2014, Issue 1. pp. 1733-1736. Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Refereed.
  • Aronson, S., & Orr, B. (2014). An analysis of best practices and assistive technology tools for students with learning disabilities. GSTF Journal on Education.  Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 103 – 107.
  • Orr, B., & Carter, V. (2013, May). Perceptions concerning classroom management skills needed by career and technical education student teachers/interns.  Full paper presented at the 15th Annual International Conference on Education, Athens, Greece.
  • Orr, B.  (2013, June). Implications of critical incidents regarding classroom management during student teaching in two major universities between two countries. Full paper presented at the World Conference on Educational Media & Technology, Victoria Conference Centre, Victoria, British Columbia.
  • Orr, B. (2013). Conducting a SWOT analysis for program improvement. U.S. China Education Review. A 3(6), 381-384. This is a peer reviewed international journal. Journal article available upon request.
  • Carter, V., Daugherty, M.K., Wissehr, C., & Orr, B. (2013), Strategic research in technology and engineering education. Mississippi Valley technology Teacher Education Conference, The Proceedings of the 100th Meeting. 109 – 121.
  • Aronson, S., & Orr, B. (2013). An analysis of best practices and assistive technology tools for students with learning disabilities. GSTF International Journal on Education. 1(2), 103-107.
  • Orr, B. (2012). Conducting a S.W.O.T. analysis for program improvement. US-China Education Review. Accepted for publication.
  • Orr, B. (2012). Conducting a S.W.O.T. analysis for program improvement. 2nd Annual International Conference Proceedings, Bali, Indonesia, pp. 26 – 27.

2009-2000 Scholarly Works

  • Orr, B., Thompson, D., Owens, T. & Thompson, C. (2009). Preferred learning styles of working adults. International Journal of Vocational Education and Training. Vol. 17, Number 2, pp. 101 – 107.
  • Thompson, D. E., Orr, B., Thompson, C. & Grover, K. (2007/September). Examining students’ perceptions of their first-semester experience at a major land-grant institution. College Student Journal. 41(3), 640 – 648.
  • Thompson, D., Thompson, C., Lyle, B. & Orr, B. (2004, March) Adult students’ perceptions of web and interactive video classes. Proceedings of the Academy of Human Resource Development, Austin, TX, 946-953.
  • Thompson, D., Lyle B., Thompson, C. & Orr, B. (2003). A comparison of learner’s perceptions of web and interactive video classes. International Journal of Learning (10) 2935-2939.
  • Thompson, D., Orr, B. & Thompson, C. (2002/2004). Vocational teacher’s satisfaction with advising student organizations. International Journal of Learning (10) 461-467.
  • Thompson, D., Thompson, C., Lyle, B. & Orr, B. (2004). Students’ perceptions of human resource development classes presented by distance education. Human Resource Development: Cross-Cultural Comparative and International Perspectives, Proceedings of the Fifth UFHRD/AHRD Conference, 4112.pdf.
  • Thompson, C., Thompson, D., & Orr, B. (2003). A factor analysis of variables affecting CTSO advisors’ satisfaction. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Education, 21(2), 1-9.
  • Thompson, D., Orr, B., & Thompson, C. (2002). Preferred learning styles of postsecondary technical institute instructors. Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 39 (4).
  • Thompson, D., Orr, B., & Thompson C. (2002). Student perceptions of distance education in a bachelor of science degree in vocational education. American Technical Education  Journal, 30(1), 10-13.
  • Thompson, D., Orr, B., & Thompson, C. (2002). Vocational teachers’ satisfaction with advising student organizations. Proceedings of the Learning Conference 2002. Beijing, China.
  • Thompson, D., Orr, B., & Thompson, C. (2002). Examining students’ perceptions of their first-semester experience at the University of Arkansas. Proceedings of the Learning Conference 2002, Beijing, China.
  • Thompson, D., Orr, B., & Thompson, C. (2001). How nontraditional bachelor of science degree technology students perceive distance learning. Journal of Technology Studies, 27(1), 17-21.
  • Thompson, D., Orr, B., & Thompson, C. (2001). Teachers perceptions of the usefulness of performance based teacher education. Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 40(1), 6-19.
  • Biggs, B., & Orr, B. (2000). One-day institutes: A professional development model. American Technical Education Journal, 27(2), 10-12.
  • Orr, B., Thompson, C., & Thompson, D. (2000). Pre-service teachers perceived success of classroom management strategies. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Education, 17(1).
  • Orr, B., Thompson, D., & Thompson, C. (2000). Perceptions of participants in a multi-site distance learning bachelor of science degree program. Proceedings of the International Vocational Education Training Association Conference, Hong Kong. Available on CD-ROM.
  • Thompson, D., Orr, B., Brooks, K., & Thompson, C. (2000). An evaluation of a model multiple site distance learning program for non-traditional students. Proceedings of the International Vocational Education Training Association Conference, Hong Kong. Available on CD-ROM.
  • Thompson, D., Thompson, C., & Orr, B. (2000). Competency based training: An evaluation of a post-secondary teacher education program. Proceedings of the International Vocational Education Training Association Conference, Hong Kong. Available on CD-ROM.
  • Thompson, C., Thompson, D., & Orr, B. (2000). Using the pathwise system for evaluation of student teachers and interns. Research Abstracts, ArAFCS Annual Meeting, Little Rock, Arkansas, 2.
  • Thompson, C., Thompson, D., & Orr, B. (2000). Assessment and accountability – using the pathwise system for evaluation.  Proceedings of the American Career and Technical Education Conference, San Diego, CA, 14.

1999-1996 Scholarly Works

  • Orr, B., Park, O., Thompson, C., & Thompson, D. (1999). Learning styles of postsecondary students enrolled in vocational institutes. Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 36(4), 5-20.
  • Orr, B., & Harvey, R. (1999). Improving organizational skills for the electronic office. GBEA Journal, 17(1), 4-6.
  • Orr, B., Thompson, C., Ross, H., & McAdory, L. (1998). Developing a team teaching project: One partnership experience. The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin. 65(1), 52-56.
  • Orr, B., & Biggs, B. (1998). Distance education & two-year institutions – A match. ATEA Journal. 26(1), 16-19.
  • Jones, C., & Orr, B. (1998). Computer-related musculoskeletal pain and discomfort among high school students. American Journal of Health Studies. 14(1), 26-30.
  • Orr, B., Thompson, D., & Thompson, C. (1998, December). Learning styles of post-secondary technical students. Grand Carousel Mini-Tips. American Vocational Association, 8.
  • Orr, B., & Biggs, B. (1998). Issues and barriers in teaching through two-way compressed video. Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference in Education, Beijing, China, 2, 675.
  • Orr, B., & Biggs, B. (1998, October). Issues and barriers in teaching through two-way compressed video. Refereed poster session presented at the 6th International Conference on Computers in Education, Beijing, China.
  • Orr, B., Park, O., & Thompson C. (1998). School/university collaboration: A master of arts in teaching program. Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Computers in Education, Beijing, China, 2, 399-403.
  • Orr, B., & Thompson, C. (1997, December). A longitudinal study of classroom problems and strategies. Grand Carousel Mini-Tips. American Vocational Association, 63.
  • Orr, B., & Thompson, C. (1997, June). A longitudinal study of classroom problems and strategies. Proceedings of the American Vocational Education Research Association, Las Vegas, Nevada, 165.
  • Orr, B., Thompson, C., Thompson, D., & Craig, R. (1997, June). Implementation of a distance education program leading to a baccalaureate degree in vocational education. Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, World Conference on Educational Telecommunications, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada, 1464.  Also available on CD-ROM.
  • Orr, B., Thompson, C., Thompson, D., & Craig, R. (1997, June). Implementation of a distance education program leading to a baccalaureate degree in vocational education. Book of Abstracts, World Conference on Educational
  • Multimedia and Hypermedia, World Conference on Educational Telecommunications, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada, 79.
  • Thompson, D. E., Thompson, C., Orr, M. B., & Craig, R. W. (1996, December). Delivering teacher training to technology instructors by multi-site distance education. The Second Jerusalem International Science and Technology Education Conference on Technology Education for a Changing Future: Theory, Policy and Practice—Book of Abstracts. Tel-Aviv, Israel: Center for Educational Technology, P0-65.
  • Orr, B., & Park, O. (1996). Perceptions of classroom management skills needed by business education student teachers. Business Education Digest. 6(1), 7 pages.
  • Orr, B., Thompson, D., Thompson, C., & Craig, R. (1995, September). Linking teachers and learners by distance education. 3rd Annual Teaching and Research Ideas Exchange Workshop Abstracts, 29.